Women’s World Cup

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Anonymous wrote:Really not good for the US finishing in second place of the group. If, and that is a big if, the US beats Sweden they will play Japan (assuming that they beat Norway). Japan is looking pretty amazing right now. Not a good path and no way the US wins that quarterfinal match.

Is it too late to say that this what I said would happen on these boards before the first game and this is a transition cycle? Lol! US will be back in 2027 with some motivation but I don’t see them winning two more games in this tournament so they will lose if not to Sweden then in that next game for sure. Vamos Colombia! That teams plays with ❤️

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Carly Lloyd about to air the USWNT dirty laundry on the FOX telecast. C’mon Lexi push a little harder!

No Lexi plays it pretty safe with ten women’s team. I have seen Lexi call out and destroy individual players on the men’s side.

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Let’s talk coaching. I would say some of this is coaching but it’s not like there was great coaching before this cycle. Strategically and tactically we get out coached.

I think the coaching for the US is about the same as it alway(poor to fair) was but the US lost its athletic dominance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really not good for the US finishing in second place of the group. If, and that is a big if, the US beats Sweden they will play Japan (assuming that they beat Norway). Japan is looking pretty amazing right now. Not a good path and no way the US wins that quarterfinal match.

I think Lavelle has to sit next game- too many cards. That is a big problem The US problems are in midfield. Midfield wins games at the higher levels. The US has gloried fullbacks for midfielders who have problems stringing a few pass together. The US forwards a lot of time are not getting the ball in the final 1/3 of the field. This is a tactic of the other teams. The US forwards are not the type that can pass or work in tight spaces. They are straight ahead players.

[Anonymous]

That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

I don’t understand how better development would be a bad thing for college? Wouldn’t better development elevate the quality of college soccer?

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

I don’t understand how better development would be a bad thing for college? Wouldn’t better development elevate the quality of college soccer?

Some coach will need to use this as a competitive edge and have dynastic success to change the landscape at the college level.

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

I don’t understand how better development would be a bad thing for college? Wouldn’t better development elevate the quality of college soccer?

It would but our coaches are not capable. No one is going to upset the apple cart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

I have an embarrassing confession. I'm a huge soccer fan and have been getting up in the middle of the night since the tournament began. Apparently, this morning was when my body refused to continue with this madness. I slept through my alarm and missed the game.

Having not seen the game, I am most curious about whether starting Lynn Williams over Rodman made much difference. Twitter fans/coaches have been screaming for Williams before each game, but a 0-0 draw makes me wonder if she had much impact. (As an aside, I like both Rodman and Williams, but I think Williams would be better off the bench).

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

College is not even close to a professional level - game speed, athletically, etc. Also college is amateur sports limited practice time and no pressure to win or change. The vast majority of college programs are an after thought.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

I have an embarrassing confession. I'm a huge soccer fan and have been getting up in the middle of the night since the tournament began. Apparently, this morning was when my body refused to continue with this madness. I slept through my alarm and missed the game.

Having not seen the game, I am most curious about whether starting Lynn Williams over Rodman made much difference. Twitter fans/coaches have been screaming for Williams before each game, but a 0-0 draw makes me wonder if she had much impact. (As an aside, I like both Rodman and Williams, but I think Williams would be better off the bench).

It’s not really the forward play that is the problem. The midfield is the problem. Also Morgan age is showing but it is really the lack of offensive midfield play.

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Anonymous wrote:That was disappointing. They really can’t make passes, create plays, win 1 v 1. I really hope this is a wake up call for youth soccer development in general. What uninspiring play.

Why would it be? Do you expect clubs to care when even top clubs may send a player to the USWNT once a generation? Should BSC alter the way it approaches everything on the off chance that one day a girl destined for the national team will so up for u9 tryouts?

Yep. Nothing will change. You would have to select different types of players at u9, the system would have to admit they are on the wrong developmental path, have different type of coaches and move away from college soccer. Too much money, too many people heavily vested in the status quo and parents want that college access. It will be the same thing in 2027.

There are 38k women playing college soccer and 23 playing for the USWNT. Youth soccer focusing on college, is the right choice

College is not even close to a professional level - game speed, athletically, etc. Also college is amateur sports limited practice time and no pressure to win or change. The vast majority of college programs are an after thought.

Cool, it's also the end goal for almost all of the best players that clubs produce.